Tuesday, May 29, 2012

We’ve watched the progress on this quilt for several months and were thrilled when Jeanette brought in the finished quilt! The pattern is from one of Kim Diehl’s books and involves making A LOT of yo-yos. The border evolved when Jeanette didn’t have enough of the fabric she wanted to use so she came up with this idea to “make do” with what she had. Very creative!

Muriel looks like she just came in from a dude ranch! Actually she has been roping steer (not!)in the parking lot during Shop Hop (we were a rodea themed store)

Susan, who LOVES primitives, is new to the area coming from Louisiana and we were thrilled to see her newly finished quilt top. She used the Blackberry Primitives pattern by Maggie Bonanomi for this wool appliqué masterpiece. Antique buttons make the quilt even more special!

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Next week Mary Ellen and Muriel will have returned from Spring Quilt Market. Here is one of their finds. Stop in and see what else they could manage to bring back with them.
New pillow designs from Aunt Philly's Toothbrush Rugs.

They were excited to find the quilt designed by our friend, Karen Mowery with blocks sewn by several Little Quilts' staff members. Her design is published in a book pulished by Kansas City Star Books.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Charlotte is on her way back to New York, but stopped by to learn how to put a scalloped edge on her quilt. She did a great job with her first scalloped edge project and the scallops are perfect with her beautiful heart appliqué blocks.

Monday, May 07, 2012

Several weeks ago we showed you this Braided Snowgirl, an original project Ann did for a challenge at the Valley Forge Rug Braiding Guild Braid-In. The challenge was to braid something with a weather theme. We’re happy to report that Anne won First Place at the Braid-In! We were certain that such creativity would not go unrewarded! There are five basic rug braiding techniques and Snowgirl showcases all five techniques which made it a favorite with the judges. Way to go, Ann!

Wednesday, May 02, 2012

If you are on the fence about starting Second Saturday Sampler...let this inspire you.... This is Trisha's 2007 Saturday Sampler quilt. It is our same setting but looks so different with the gold. Great job!

Once upon a time...

Three ladies met at Quilt Guild. They started making small quilts as wall hangings. These "little quilts" became so popular and before the girls knew it, they were selling them. The three ladies were so busy making small quilts, in 1986, they decided to sell kits so people could make thier own "little quilts." Not too long after that, they started designing thier own patterns. What started out as a "hobby" turned into a "little" business of selling kits and patterns. The three ladies wanted to be able to offer more to thier customers so in 1998, Little Quilts opened in an old corn mill in Marietta... and the rest, as they say, is history.